Classifying objects based on a single characteristic is typical of children at:
A) sensori-motor stage.
B) pre-operational stage.
C) concrete operational stage.
D) formal operational stage.

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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, children at the pre-operational stage (ages 2-7) tend to classify objects based on a single characteristic, such as color or shape. They have not yet developed the ability to consider multiple characteristics or to mentally manipulate objects.

Classifying Objects Based on a Single Characteristic Is Typical of Children